The Ghanaian Ministry of Education, through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ghana Education Service (GES), is set to introduce a groundbreaking secondary education curriculum when schools reopen for the 2024-2025 academic year. Covering Senior High Schools (SHS), Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS), and STEM programs, this curriculum marks a significant shift aimed at preparing students for modern challenges.
Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie, Director-General of NaCCA, described the new curriculum as “transformative,” with a focus on developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in students. Emphasizing shared Ghanaian values, this curriculum seeks to foster a generation that values and contributes to national development.
The Ministry’s approach to implementing this curriculum includes weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions and tailored teacher manuals, ensuring educators are fully prepared to guide students. Prof. Dzakadzie outlined the curriculum’s three core goals: equipping students with essential 21st-century skills, laying a foundation for higher education, and preparing them for the workforce.
This curriculum is expected to redefine education in Ghana by fostering well-rounded citizens who are capable of contributing positively to society, furthering their education, and thriving in future careers.